You see them in stores and on marketing materials, but QR codes are also making their way into libraries. QR codes are an interesting way to engage patrons. The codes allow patrons to use their smart phones to get more information from anywhere in the library by scanning a square shaped code as above. They make the library more interactive and a space for discovery. For basic information and library examples, check out this wiki.
The cool thing is that you can use an online tool to create one yourself. One code creator is QR Stuff. Just paste the URL in, copy the code, and you are set.
Patrons can look for a free smart phone app for their device using keywords like 'qr code reader' or 'qr code scanner.'
Where to start? We are going to start with a 'how to renew items' QR code somewhere around the circulation desk. We will be using it as a test to see if we want to roll out more. From there, the possibilities are endless.
